The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world, was on Sunday ranked as the worst in the world
Bangladesh’s container depot fire; norms violated in cargo handling at Chittagong port
Industrial accidents are common in Bangladesh. Experts blame poor safety standards and lack of enforcement of norms and regulations. Garments factories, which account for the country’s most exports and employ over 4 million workers, often see deadly fire incidents.
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Bangladesh police to hold rallies across nation to create awareness against rape
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First 'Made in Bangladesh' car next year, says industries minister
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US seeks long-term partnership with Bangladesh to fight COVID-19
Visiting US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun on Thursday said that his country seeks long-term partnership with Dhaka to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as Bangladesh wants early access to prospective vaccines to be developed by the US
YouTube channels, IP TVs won't be allowed to present news in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said the YouTube channels and IP TVs would not be allowed to present news
